Improving chances to get into Columbia film studies

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>Hey! </p>

<p>I want to go to Columbia film studies, I'm just going to take the SAT & SAT II soon, and I'm getting around the 2100 on the SAT and 750 on the SAT II on all the demo tests.</p>

<p>The thing is I have one year until I'm applying so aside grades what are they looking for in the film department that could help me get in?
I'm international student:</p>

<p>-Have great scores in the Israeli matriculation tests (perfect score in film studies and French)
-Made a short film that got into several film festivals in the US and won some awards.
-Work as a film critic for the biggest film related site in Israel.
-Been tutoring other kids at school
-Been on the student council for years and founded school radio.
-Been on the First robotics competition team.
-Been shooing, editing videos and translating documents for UNICEF Israel.</p>

<p>What can I do that would really help me? </p>

<p>Thanks :)</p>

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<p>-----Bump :P</p>

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<p>---- bump ----</p>

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<p>Although I did not apply to Columbia for film studies, no one else seems to be speaking up, so I’ll say that you seem to be doing really well. The awards you’ve won will look nice, as will doing work for UNICEF. The robotics thing is interesting, and that (along with other extracurriculars and decent projected test scores) show that you’re well rounded and not JUST a film lover. I don’t see anything that pops out as something you really should work on; just work hard for the SAT tests in the meantime, and make sure when you apply next year you let your voice come through.</p>